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Geo News Blog delivers the latest breaking news, world headlines, politics, current affairs, and international updates from Pakistan and around the world, updated through trusted RSS sources.

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Justin Bieber's look alike in Pakistan goes viral on the internet

After the doppelgangers of Virat Kohli and Ranveer Singh, Pakistan has got another one. Omer Khalil who is a resident of Rawalpindi, Pakistan is all over the internet as he bears an uncanny resemblance to the Canadian singer Justin Bieber. Khalil who is not only aware of the resemblance but is also enjoying the fame he is receiving due to his remarkably similar features with Canadian singing sensation. While speaking to an Indian website, Khalil said, ?It was my friends who were the first

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World should support Pakistan's counter terrorism efforts: China

Chinese Foreign Ministry's Spokesperson Gen Shuang BEIJING: Terming Pakistan as important country in South Asia, China asked the international community to acknowledge and support the counter-terrorism efforts made by Pakistan on the basis of respecting its sovereignty and territorial integrity. "Pakistan is on the forefront of the global fight against terrorism," said Chinese Foreign Ministry's Spokesperson Gen Shuang during a press briefing on Thursday. Pakistan has been firmly opposing ter

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Ramazan earns prime spot on Gulf fashion calendar

"International brands are making a smart move by moving into the home of the Arab woman with kaftans and abayas," designer Aiisha Ramadan told AFP  DUBAI: From Dolce & Gabbana to Michael Kors, major brands are catering to lucrative Gulf markets during the holy month of Ramazan, which is earning its own slot on the global fashion calendar. With Muslim spending on clothing on the rise, mainstream labels are courting the dirham, dinar and riyal in a region home to some of the world's biggest

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Sarfraz wishes Pakistan women?s cricket team ahead of World Cup

Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed has sent his best wishes to the national women?s cricket team ahead of the ICC Women?s World Cup 2017, scheduled to begin from Saturday, June 24. In a video message shared by the ICC, the Champions Trophy-winning captain wished best of luck to the Girls in Green and gave some valuable advice. ?Keep things simple, be positive and give a good fight out on the field. If you play with a positive mind and good intentions, your destination will be clear,? he said.

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Bill seeking revocation of Pakistan?s non-NATO ally status moved in US Congress

Republican Congressman Ted Poe and Democratic lawmaker Rick Nolan introduced the bill. Photo: AP/file WASHINGTON: A bipartisan bill seeking to revoke Pakistan?s status as a major non-NATO-ally (MNNA) was moved by two US Congressmen in the House of Representatives on Thursday. Republican Congressman Ted Poe and Democratic lawmaker Rick Nolan introduced the bill, HR 3000. Pakistan was granted MNNA status in 2004 under President Bush to assist the United States in combating Al-Qaeda and the Tal

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Jeep, car production up 5% in 10 months

ISLAMABAD: The production of jeeps and cars witnessed an increase of 5 percent during the first ten months of the current fiscal year (2016-17) compared to the corresponding period of last year. As many as 160,650 units of jeeps and cars were manufactured during July-April (2016-17) compared to the production of 159,202 units during July-April (2015-16), according to the data of PakistanBureau of Statistics (PBS). The production of motorcycles during the period increased by 21.20 percent by g

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NIH issues awareness and alert letter to health departments

ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad advised federal, provincial and district health facilities to monitor the anticipated seasonal public health threats and take all preventive measures in this regard. In its 39th Seasonal Awareness and Alert Letter for epidemic-prone infectious diseases in Pakistan, the NIH aims to alert all health authorities and professionals about potential outbreaks and epidemics. The letter stated that outbreak of various communicable diseases h

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Pakistan, India to face off again in Hockey World League

Pakistan and India will face off for the second time in Hockey World League in a classification match, after India lost to Malaysia 3-2 in a quarterfinal encounter of the tournament?s semifinal on Thursday. Argentina beat Pakistan 3-1 in quarter finals of Hockey World League Pakistan will now play 5-8 position play offs. Argentina led 1-0 at half time The two subcontinental rivals will be clashing for the fifth/sixth positions in London on Saturday. India had defeated Pakistan

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Gigi Hadid to call it quits with Zayn Malik

The year 2017 is turning out to be the year of break-ups in Hollywood and it seems there is another break-up on its way. According to the sources, Zayn-Gigi relationship is on the rocks as Gigi Hadid recently opened up to an online gossip website where she spilled the beans about her relationship with Zayn Malik. The British singing sensation and the supermodel are reportedly going through a rough phase in their relationship.  The duo has been seeing each other for nearly two years, but the

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Old enmity: Three of a family killed in Mandi Bahauddin

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/3a1479b6aa20d1043eb65c540b9344e0.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9Ni8yMy8yMDE3IDg6MDE6NDMgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1ldU9lYnVpMEk5cGorY00rZ2xDQUx3PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] MANDI BAHAUDDIN: Three of family were murdered with a sharp-edged instrument in Mandi Bahauddin on Friday morning, according to the police. The incident occurred in Marhala area of

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Court approves MNA Jamshed Dasti's bail

MNA Jamshed Dasti pictured in Multan Central Jail on June 9, 2017.  DERA GHAZI KHAN: An Anti-Terrorism Court on Friday approved Member of National Assembly (MNA) from Muzaffargarh's NA-178 constituency Jamshed Ahmed Dasti?s request for bail. Dasti and Meharpur Union Council (UC) Chairman Malik Ajmal were arrested on June 9 by the Punjab Police for forcibly opening a canal in Muzaffargarh on May 28, following which the irrigation department lodged a case against the MNA. The two men were prese

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Trump to nominate NFL team owner Johnson as US ambassador to Britain

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson - File photo:Reuters  US President Donald Trump will nominate National Football League team owner Woody Johnson as US ambassador to Britain, the White House said on Thursday. Johnson, a billionaire investor and owner of the New York Jets, will require Senate confirmation to take up the diplomatic post. Johnson's nomination does not come as a surprise. In January, Trump referred to Johnson as "ambassador" during remarks at a luncheon and said the NFL team owner

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Arab states send Qatar 13 demands to end crisis, official says

A mosque is seen alone a coastline in Doha, Qatar, June 15, 2017/Reuters  DUBAI: Four Arab states boycotting Qatar over alleged support for terrorism have sent Doha a list of 13 demands including closing Al Jazeera television and reducing ties to their regional adversary Iran, an official of one of the four countries said. The demands aimed at ending the worst Gulf Arab crisis in years appear designed to quash a two decade-old foreign policy in which Qatar has punched well above its weight, str

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Kohli refuses to discuss Kumble departure

PORT OF SPAIN: India captain Virat Kohli refused to discuss the bitter departure of head coach Anil Kumble on Thursday, admitting he "respects" the former spinner but that he will not betray dressing room secrecy. Although his contract had come to an end at the conclusion of the Champions Trophy tournament in London last Sunday, Kumble was retained for the forthcoming brief Caribbean campaign. However, he announced his resignation the day after the title-holders and favourites succumbed to a c

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Sara Ali Khan skips Karan Johar movie debut because of Amrita Singh

Speculations have been made for quite a long time about the debut of star kids Sara Ali Khan and Jhanvi Kapoor who are all set to be launched in Bollywood this year. It was rumoured that both Sara and Jhanvi will be launched by Karan Johar but now only Jhanvi will be debuting under Karan's home banner. According to a leading Indian daily, Kareena Kapoor Khan wanted to see Sara work with Karan first, but Sara Ali Khan's mother Amrita Singh insisted that her daughter will be debuting under

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Fakhar goes from village pariah to ?lord?

Fakhar Zaman after scoring his maiden ton during Champions Trophy final against India MARDAN: Fakhar Zaman was once banned from playing cricket in his village and beaten by his brothers because he was simply too good -- but he has returned a hero after his starring role in Pakistan´s Champions Trophy win. His eyes bright, the tall 27-year-old posed for selfies and was garlanded with flowers as he was welcomed back to his home in Katlang in northwestern Pakistan. Fakhar said he was still taking

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Trump meets wireless, drone executives on new technologies

US President Donald Trump offered support for emerging technologies including unmanned aerial vehicles and next-generation wireless networks in a meeting on Thursday with the chiefs of AT&T Inc and General Electric Co and other business leaders. The White House brought together venture capitalists and executives from the telecommunications and drone, or unmanned aerial system, industries to discuss how the government can speed technologies to market. The meeting, which lasted more than thr

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Sand sculpture festival brings super-heroes to Belgian beach

A beach in Belgium has been transformed into a giant sandy gallery, featuring larger-than-life superheroes, cartoon characters, and Cinderella's castle, for one of the world's biggest sand sculpture festivals. Working with 7,000 tons of sand, a team of 32 artists spent five weeks creating the 150 works for the Ostend Sand Sculpture Festival, which opens on Saturday and runs until September, providing rain does not wash away the exhibits. Many of the artists work in other mediums, such

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CEO Zuckerberg tweaks Facebook mission to focus on groups

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg revised the world's largest online social network's mission statement on Thursday to emphasize support for hobby clubs, civil society organizations and other community groups. The move comes as Facebook faces pressure from smaller rivals such as Nextdoor and Meetup, whose online networks bring together neighbors and people in the same area with shared interests. Zuckerberg said on his Facebook page that his company's new mission is to "give people t

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Ron Howard enters 'Star Wars' after Han Solo movie directors depart

Oscar-winning filmmaker Ron Howard is stepping into a galaxy far, far away for the upcoming "Star Wars" Han Solo spin-off movie, Lucasfilm announced on Thursday, after the film's production was thrown into upheaval by the surprise departure of its directors. Howard is one of Hollywood's best-known directors with films such as "Frost/Nixon" and "A Beautiful Mind" to his credit. Lucasfilm's president, Kathleen Kennedy, announced on Wednesday that filmmakers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, best

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Britain´s May vows EU citizens can stay after Brexit

British Prime Minister Theresa May. Photo: AFP BRUSSELS: British Prime Minister Theresa May promised Thursday to let EU citizens stay after Brexit as she met sceptical European leaders for the first time since her disastrous election gamble. Under pressure from all sides since losing her parliamentary majority in the June 8 vote, May held out an apparent olive branch on the uncertain fate of three million Europeans living in Britain. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the plans were a "good

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Rangers use canines, bomb disposal squad to ensure security in Karachi

Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) pictured in Karachi's Clifton vicinity.  KARACHI: The Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) on late Thursday conducted security checks in various shopping malls in Karachi?s Clifton vicinity. The paramilitary force, in measures to ensure tight security arrangements in the city ahead of Eid-ul-Fitar, used its bomb disposal unit and canines to search individual shops in malls. Security forces remained on high alert, as the Rangers patrolled bazaars in Clifton and conducted snap-che

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Hot, humid weather ahead in most parts of country: MET

Photo: File Hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country in the next twenty-four hours, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said on Friday.  However, rain and thunderstorm with gusty winds are expected at a few places in Malakand, Hazara, Multan, Bahawalpur, D.G. Khan divisions, and Kashmir. Light rain and drizzle are expected at a few places along Sindh coast. Past weather Rain-thundershower with gusty winds occurred at scattered places in Malakand, Hazara, Gujranwala,

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US on track to supply India with 22 Guardian drones: source

LEFT: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mexico City, Mexico, June 8, 2016. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido; RIGHT: US President Donald Trump in Washington, US, March 19, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts  The United States is on track to announce plans to supply India with 22 Guardian drones in a deal worth more than $2 billion, a source familiar with the deal said on Thursday. The approval of the sale of the naval variant of the Predator drone comes ahead of a visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi t

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Trump admits he has no tapes of Comey meetings

Donald Trump at a rally in Las Vegas, US, February 23, 2016. AFP Photo/John Gurzinski WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump admitted on Thursday he does not have recordings of his private meetings with fired FBI Director James Comey, after fueling speculation for weeks of secret Oval Office tapes. But Trump's belated admissions did little to quell allegations that he has sought to stifle investigations into possible collusion between his presidential campaign and Russian interference in last ye

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